![]() ![]() The MIMS cafeteria staff are a shining example of the dedication and love that the HISD Nutrition Services Department puts into everything that they do, from making sure all students have access to three meals a day to putting smiles on the faces of the students in their lunch lines. MIMS students taught Hall useful phrases in Mandarin, including “hello,” “goodbye,” and, of course, “eat!” Hall and the cafeteria staff were then treated to a song in Mandarin and accompanying dance performed by MIMS pre-K students. “It’s a ‘thank you for all of your hard work’ to our staff.” “The theme today is ‘gratitude,’” said Nutrition Services Area Manager Nicole Bean. After the festivities, the cafeteria staff was treated to chair massages and a grazing table comprised of Jennie-O foodstuffs. One student even brought Hall’s cookbook from home to be autographed. 23, where she led cafeteria staff in a biscuit baking tutorial and engaged with MIMS students who were excited to welcome her with special games and performances. “If you honestly think about cooking with love and living with joy, I’m hoping that these products will help provide that.”įor anyone who loves to cook, or who simply appreciates beautiful and meaningful kitchenware, Sweet Heritage is a must-have addition to your home.Celebrity chef Carla Hall visited MIMS on Feb. With the launch of this line, her passion for food and commitment to honoring her heritage will inspire cooks of all kinds everywhere to get in the kitchen and create memories they can pass down to the next generation. I want to encourage everyone to cook with love and live with joy and the colors in the kitchen,” she says. “The one thing that I’m trying to do that I always think about, I talk about cooking with love but I also want to live with joy. With that in mind, Sweet Heritage is more than just a kitchen line – it’s a celebration of her own heritage and the traditions that have shaped her cooking. Their recipes were passed down from generation to generation, preserving the flavors and techniques of African-American cuisine. ![]() She grew up in Nashville, surrounded by a community of Black women who cooked with soul and passion. And it comes with a stainless steel filter so you can save your fat, because this is flavor!Įach item has been carefully crafted to be both beautiful and functional, and they’re sure to become staples in any kitchen.įor Carla Hall, Sweet Heritage is a deeply personal project. “It comes with a beautiful lid and the Sweet Heritage motif. “How often do you remember the coffee can under the stove? This is my nod to that,” she says of the way she saw cooking grease and fats saved growing up. Hall has also included a range of utensils in the line, including a Variable Speed Hand Blender, a Butter Keeper as well as a Ceramic Grease Catcher with a Strainer. Having that versatility in the kitchen, one, makes cleanup easier and then also makes things aesthetically pleasing as well.” I love the ability to be able to measure without it looking like a measuring cup. “I’m thinking about entertaining as well. The bowls are made of durable stoneware and are oven friendly, making them easy to use for measuring or serving. “But I learned so much from them and so I wanted to create a line that honors that legacy and encourages people to create their own culinary traditions.”Īnother highlight of the line is the Sweet Heritage Nestable Measuring Cups Set, which comes in six sizes and features a beautiful okra floral pattern reminiscent of vintage kitchenware. “My grandmother was an incredible cook, my mother not so much, but she made a mean meatloaf” she shares, laughing. ![]()
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